World War II in Global History
World War II
World War II (1939–1945) was a global conflict fought between the Axis powers and the Allies across Europe, North Africa, and the Asia-Pacific. Triggered by German expansion in Europe and Japanese invasion in Asia, the war involved total mobilization, devastating strategic bombing, the Holocaust, and atomic weapons. The Allies ultimately defeated the Axis, leading to the collapse of empires, the emergence of the Cold War, and a redefined global geopolitical order.
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